Question

Write 3^2 x 3^-3 x 3^6 as a single exponent.

A.) 3^4
B.) 3^5
C.) 3^11
D.) 27^5 ***

Answer 1

try again

when the bases are the same, just add the exponents

Answer 2

try again

when the bases are the same, just add the exponents

3^2 x 3^2 = 9 x 9 = 81 = 3^4
... not 9^4